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GoodData vs ibi WebFOCUS comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

GoodData
Ranking in Embedded BI
14th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Data Visualization (23rd)
ibi WebFOCUS
Ranking in Embedded BI
18th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Predictive Analytics (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Embedded BI category, the mindshare of GoodData is 2.7%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ibi WebFOCUS is 2.4%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Embedded BI Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
GoodData2.7%
ibi WebFOCUS2.4%
Other94.9%
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Featured Reviews

it_user241098 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engagement Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
​Setup is straightforward from a business user standpoint but MAQL needs to be easier.
Cloud connect Report generator MAQL needs to be easier Better row-level security for end-users I've used it for nine months, mainly for implementation and delivery to customers. No issues encountered. No issues encountered. When the source is big and/or the source is Netsuite there are…
Twanette Jurd - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Director / Solutions Architect at InfoBuild
Business Intelligence, reporting, data integration, ETL, data migration - everything is handled within one unified platform and highly scalable solution.
WebFOCUS goes beyond just dashboards. It's also used for operational reporting, making it crucial for mission-critical systems. In fact, a core strength is that it's not "just" a BI tool; it can be used to build complete applications. It is the best tool because of its all-in-one nature. Data integration, ETL, data migration, everything is handled within the same platform. Then, on the front end, it offers portals, reporting, distributed analysis, and more. For customers who have data in the right structure and right format, the WebFOCUS Designer tool is very powerful. It allows them to create self-service reporting applications.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It's a good product for your end to end BI needs when its all on the cloud."
"It improved our reporting system a lot, and the availability, presentation, and timeliness are way better."
"The tool helps in planning and management, decision making and optimizing resources, analyzing data and coming up with an excellent report presentation."
"WebFOCUS is the most scalable product I've used."
"It is a versatile tool."
"Even though Domo has now told us that they would offer their BI solution to us on-premise, we feel that the intuitive, user friendly aspects of IBI far surpass what Domo has to offer, and as such will be going with IBI as a result."
"This is a great BI product and an excellent roadmap and vision."
"It stands out for its ability to work across different platforms, support mainframe data, offer cloud integration, automate report scheduling, and provide a robust scripting language."
"Report rewriting is easy, I like the format, and offenders court data is easy to write and analyze."
 

Cons

"When the source is big and/or the source is Netsuite there are issues."
"More access via end users without using reporting objects. Easy way to create charts and graphs for reporting to executive staff."
"For WebFOCUS 8, it has been very trying to get used to new version."
"The interface can be more user-friendly, learning the product via a classroom format."
"When it comes to customer support, we don't always reach the right person. Sometimes, we get junior-level reps who aren't as knowledgeable as we are."
"The solution can be improved by adding more automated options for reporting."
"If IBI can make each release of WebFOCUS consistent, we don't have to make changes for each release, it will be very helpful."
"If there were to be any improvements right now, their documentation needs to get in sync with their product."
"The challenge lies not in what the tool can do but in how you use it and understand the data."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, with ten being expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise14
 

Comparisons

 

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